We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Practice or Planning and Development Surveyor to join West Suffolk Council’s newly restructured Property Services team, with a focus on asset strategy, development and project delivery.
About the role:
As a Senior Surveyor, you will play a vital role assisting with the development of major projects and the appraisal of strategic opportunities, as well as involvement in the management of a diverse, mainly commercial portfolio of over 400 operational and non-operational properties. These include multi-public sector hubs, industrial premises, local shopping centres, leisure centres, scheduled ancient monuments and even a world class entertainment venue.
What you will need:
You will, ideally, be RICS qualified and have some practical experience of actively managing a property portfolio and working on property asset-based projects. However, a good property mind, with the ability to think creatively and focus on solutions is more important.
Some public sector experience and understanding would be advantageous however, is not essential.
If you have a strong drive to use and further develop your professional skills, knowledge and experience to deliver successful and innovative solutions for a forward-thinking public sector organisation and its partners for the benefit of the people, visitors and businesses of West Suffolk, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this exciting opportunity.
Why work for us? Our benefits include:
- annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service (with an option to buy up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year subject to approval)
- a generous pension scheme (LGPS) including life assurance (a payment of three times your annual salary)
- Essential car user allowance of £846 - £1,239 per annum (depending on engine size)
- flexible working options to enable work/life balance
- agile working (ability to work in the office and from home) with work being an activity we do, not a place we go
- reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions (as appropriate to the role)
- access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
- Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and spread the cost over your salary).
- Rail and bus staff discounts
- a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
- discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
- a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning
- Modern office accommodation.
For more information:
Alex Fraser MRICS, Strategic Property Manager, on 01638 719246; or, Colin Wright MRICS, Service Manager – Property, on 01284 757385.
